1916 - 1999
Jean Drapeau Attorney
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Details
| Birthday |
18th February, 1916
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| Birthplace |
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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| Died |
12th August, 1999
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| Place of Death |
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Occupation |
Attorney
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Jean Drapeau, CC GOQ (18 February 1916 – 12 August 1999) was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Montreal from 1954 to 1957 and 1960 to 1986.
Major accomplishments of the Drapeau Administration include the development of the Montreal Metro mass transit system, the successful revival of international expositions such as with Expo 67 as well as the construction of a major performing arts centre, the Place des Arts. Drapeau also successfully lobbied for the 1976 Summer Olympics and personally chose its lead architect, Roger Taillibert, to design the city's iconic stadium, athlete's village and inclined tower. Drapeau was also primarily responsible for leading the city's effort to secure a Major League Baseball franchise, with the creation of the Montreal Expos in 1969. Under Drapeau, Montreal solidified its position as Canada's premier urban area, and various projects initiated under his administration foretokened a continental status for the city. This ambition was present until the economic decline of Montreal.
